From his sketches of battle and camp life, to dazzling tropical views and darker restless seascapes, the paintings in our exhibition 'Winslow Homer: Force of Nature' reflect Homer’s interest in the pressing issues of his time; conflict, race, and the relationship between humankind and the environment. Watch as Marenka Thompson-Odlum, from Pitt Rivers Museum, explains how these issues are still relevant for us today. Book now for 'Winslow Homer: Force of Nature', on until 8 January. Members go fr

In 1881, Winslow Homer unexpectedly visited Tyneside where he lived for a year and a half. He witnessed the tough lives of the fishing community and the Life Brigade in the small town of Cullercoats on the North Sea coast. Gales, rough seas, frantic rescues as well as day-to-day local scenes characterise his English pictures. During this time, local resident Maggie Jefferson became Homer's muse, appearing in many of his paintings from his time there. Her granddaughter, Susan, talks about her con

Get lost in Winslow Homer’s watercolors 🚣 Homer transformed the medium of watercolor through his relentless spirit of experimentation. With fluid brushstrokes, dynamic compositions, and a vibrant palette, he created immersive scenes that not only depict the natural world but also invite us to inhabit it. Don’t miss this once-in-a-generation opportunity to see the MFA’s collection of watercolors by the Boston-born artist—the largest collection in the world. “Of Light and Air: Winslow Homer in Wa